Rockets produced a powerful and professional performance to win this game on Saturday.

Head coach Dave Titmuss was back in charge after a four-month absence and he said: "We've still got a lot of work to do, but we're certainly heading in the right direction."

Hackney, with only five players available for the whole of the first quarter, opened the scoring but Reading soon took the initiative with some vigorous and intense defense, complemented by some great work by John Hodds around the Hackney basket.

Titmuss took his first time out with his side 11-4 ahead and just over three minutes gone. On the resumption Lloyd Gardner made an excellent steal which he converted into two points and Pem Bristol made a steal to provide skipper Ted Smith with an easy two points.

Hackney were overwhelmed by the Rockets' defensive work-rate and the speed of movement and thought on offence.

Jermaine Williams made the first of his numerous and spectacular dunks while Adam Kelly stood strong in defence.

Ian Rich, who has been out for two months with a broken wrist, made his first impression on the game by making a rebound and then scoring with a nice jump shot.

While not at their best Reading's overall game was vastly superior and this was reflected in the 31-14 end of quarter score.

As the second quarter started a further three Hackney players arrived but a change of personnel did nothing to improve their situation.

Ted Smith scored two and Williams a massive dunk to reaffirm Rockets' superiority.

Damon Cooper made a significant impact on the game, scoring twice after some good movement and passing and he then made a big three pointer.

Ian Durrant showed strength and technique under the basket to make two and versatility scoring two from a long jump shot.

The game was effectively over as a contest at half time with Rockets 54-25 ahead.

Titmuss decided to rest Williams for the remainder of the game, but this made little difference to Rockets' dominance.

Hackney continued to battle and scored three three pointers in quick succession to make it 71-42.

By the end of the third quarter they had extended it to 80-49.

The fourth quarter was an opportunity for the Rockets bench to get some much needed court time and it was good to see Evan York in action and contributing five points.

Gardner, Durrant and Kelly all added to the score and moments after Hodds was fouled out it was Durrant who made a lay up for Rockets to reach 100 points.

In the final moments Cooper made a tremendous assist for Rich to finish the scoring.